Worker Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Flashcards

According to FHWA guidelines, workers exposed to traffic in highway work zones must wear at minimum what ANSI/ISEA 107 performance class?

Answer: Class 2

FHWA requires a minimum of Class 2 high-visibility apparel for workers directly exposed to traffic in highway work zones.

Which colors are approved for the background material of high-visibility safety apparel under ANSI/ISEA 107?

Answer: Fluorescent yellow-green and fluorescent orange-red

ANSI/ISEA 107 approves fluorescent yellow-green and fluorescent orange-red as background material colors for high-visibility apparel.

Under ANSI/ISEA 107, which garment TYPE designation is specifically designed for workers exposed to roadway traffic?

Answer: Type R

Type R (Roadway) garments are designed for workers exposed to roadway traffic and require a minimum Class 2 performance level.

What is the minimum ANSI/ISEA 107 class required for flaggers directing traffic in a work zone per MUTCD requirements?

Answer: Class 2

The MUTCD requires flaggers to wear at least Class 2 high-visibility apparel because they are directly exposed to vehicular traffic.

Hard hats used in highway work zones must comply with which ANSI standard?

Answer: ANSI Z89.1

ANSI Z89.1 establishes the performance requirements for industrial head protection (hard hats) used in occupational environments including work zones.

Which class of high-visibility apparel provides the greatest visibility in complex backgrounds and high-hazard environments?

Answer: Class 3

Class 3 provides the highest level of visibility with the greatest area of background and retroreflective material, designed for the most hazardous traffic conditions.

At what noise exposure level does OSHA require workers to use hearing protection in work zones?

Answer: 85 dB(A) over 8 hours

OSHA's noise standard requires hearing protection when workers are exposed to 85 dB(A) or more averaged over an 8-hour work shift (the action level).